Scones Recipe
Our delightful Scones Recipe is easy to make and wonderful with tea as an afternoon snack or for brunch on a lazy Sunday morning.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Place your oven's rack in the center position and preheat it to 400°F. Get two baking pans ready by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Drop in the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to work it in until it looks like large peas.
- In a different bowl, beat together the buttermilk, 1 egg, and vanilla extract.
- Create a well in the center of your dry mix and pour in the liquid. Stir it all together just until it forms a dough. Remember, don't overdo the mixing. If you want to add any extras like dried fruit or nuts, now's the time.
- Move the dough to a surface dusted with flour. Split it in half and gently form each half into a round that's 3/4-inch thick and about 6 inches across. Slice each round into 8 wedges and arrange them on your baking pans, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
- Whisk the second egg and brush the top of the scones with the egg wash. Follow with a sprinkling of coarse sugar.
- Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes or until they are a light, golden brown color.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 285mgFiber: 1g
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